Tag: handpump failure

  • Overcoming the Rural Water Supply Scandal of Handpump Corrosion

    Handpump corrosion has been known about for over 30 years, the fact that it is a common problem in over 25 countries is a scandal and reflects badly on donors, implementers and governments. In this webinar, Bony Etti and Jacinta Nekesa from WaterAid Uganda describe their shocking findings from investigating boreholes and pumps (as part…

  • Understanding why waterpoints fail

    By Vincent Casey, Technical Support Manager, and Richard Carter.  (originally posted on the WaterAid website) From the Catalyst Project: “A hidden crisis? Strengthening the evidence base on the sustainability of rural groundwater services” “Every year, over 30,000 boreholes fitted with handpumps are installed in rural areas of Sub-Saharan Africa. All will break down at some…